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Description: Behind the leaking of more than half-a-million classified documents on the Wikileaks website stand two very different men: Julian Assange, the Internet activist and hacker who published the documents, and an Army intelligence analyst named Bradley E. Manning. FRONTLINE tells the full story behind the leaks. It also reports on the U.S. government's struggle to protect national security information in a post 9/11 world.

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Length: 60 minutes on 1 Disc

Stereo: Yes

Color: Yes

Subtitles: Yes

Number of Programs: 1

Production Year: 2011

Country of Origin: United States

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Features:

Length: 60 minutes on 1 Disc

Stereo: Yes

Color: Yes

Subtitles: Yes

Number of Programs: 1

Production Year: 2011

Country of Origin: United States

Description

It's the biggest intelligence breach in U.S. history--the leaking of more than half-a-million classified documents on the Wikileaks website in the spring of 2010. Behind it all, stand two very different men: Julian Assange, the Internet activist and hacker who published the documents, and an Army intelligence analyst named Bradley E. Manning, who's currently charged with handing them over. Private Manning allegedly leaked the secret cables--along with a controversial video--in the hope of inciting "worldwide discussion, debates and reforms." Assange's stated mission has been to force the U.S. and other governments into maximum transparency through his whistle-blowing website. Through in-depth interviews with Manning's father, Assange, and others close to the case, veteran FRONTLINE correspondent Martin Smith tells the full story behind the leaks. He also reports on the U.S. government's struggle to protect national security information in a post 9/11 world.

This program contains mature content, including graphic imagery, and strong language that may not be appropriate for more sensitive viewers. Viewer discretion is advised